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The Indonesian government has eased up Bali's travel restrictions for domestic and foreign travelers. Now, you can enjoy quarantine-free holiday with visa on arrival and no PCR test.  Prepare yourself with the latest information before you travel to Bali. 

Two villages in Denpasar city, Bali, have bagged the Zero Waste Village award from the Ministry of Home Affairs on account of their success in source-based waste processing.

The two villages are Sanur Kauh in South Denpasar sub-district and Kesiman Kertalangu in East Denpasar sub-district, head of protocol and communication for the Denpasar city government, I Dewa Gede Rai, informed on Wednesday.

"The awards have been bestowed to the two villages in Denpasar because they have been able to reduce waste, and conduct socialization to the public," Rai said.

In a letter delivered to the Bali Tourism Government officials this week, that addressed the concern of 157 member hotels and resorts regarding the impact of the National Indonesian Government announcement to ban sea, land, air and rail travel from 6-17 May 2021 over the Eid festival. While the intention of the mudik ban is meant to prevent the further spread of the virus, the ban itself will have a very profound affect to all facets of the community in Bali. Businesses will face closure, unemployment will rise, and negative knock-on effects will be inevitable.

Bali has been chosen to host the first Indonesia International Marathon (IIM), which will be held on June 26, 2022, with the concept of sport tourism.

"In addition to strengthening the synergy between the central and regional governments, this event aims to form a superior and healthy young generation through sports competitions," said IIM 2022 committee chairman Made Cakra Adi in a written statement in Denpasar, reported by Antara, Sunday, April 10.

Three New 5-Star Hotels to open in Bali by the end of the year in 3 different areas: Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Tanjung Benoa.

The Bali and Beyond Travel Fair to be held in Nusa Dua Bali, 14-18 June 2022, will bring together around 127 sellers and 87 buyers from 27 countries. 

This will be the 8th edition of the BBTF. Hopefully will assist Bali tourism following the two-year global pandemic closure of many destinations.

More than 300 passengers were on Jetstar’s first flight to Bali in two years on Monday 14 March from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport. The close to sold-out flight is the first directly to Bali from an Australian airline since planes were grounded in March 2020.

Bali Hotel Association (BHA) has proudly announced its support and participation in the biggest clean-up on the island of Bali to date. Held annually since 2017, Bali’s Biggest Clean Up is organized by Bali based network; One Island One Voice/ Satu Pulau Satu Suara.  The next clean up will be held on 20th February, 2022 marking the 6th annual Clean Up and will involve more than 12,500 people comprising team members from hospitality companies and non-governmental organizations at 123 locations throughout Bali. 

Senior minister, Luhut Pandjaitan has announced some changes that will apply to international arrivals into Bali. 

Some of the main changes are that Indonesians are required to quarantine for seven days, the list consisting 15 banned countries has been removed, as well as the tourist entry points are at Bali and the Riau Islands.

Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno in a press briefing on Monday January 10th said 90 percent of hotel rooms in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara had been booked ahead of the MotoGP race set to be held at the Mandalika Circuit on March 18-20, 2022. 

Bali Hotels Association (BHA) members have today elected its first female chair Fransiska Handoko, CHA., CHIA., CHRM. General Manager of Ristata Bali Resort & Spa. Fransiska will succeed Jean Hélière, General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. Jean will leave Bali to take a new position in Doha. Vice Chair is Kevin Girard, General Manager of Conrad Bali.